We’ve all been there: browsing recipes online, trying to find that perfect dish that fits all our needs—whether it’s dairy-free, keto, low-carb, or, let’s face it, something we can make in 15 minutes while juggling a thousand other things. And let’s not forget the financial factor—some weeks, you’re all about budget-friendly meals, while other times, you’re splurging on that fancy organic kale because you just have to.
At SideChef, we totally get it. We’re been managing our online recipe platform for over a decade, we know that a one-size-fits-all recipe doesn’t exist. We all have our own quirks when it comes to food, and that’s what makes cooking fun—and sometimes, a bit of a challenge.
Whether you’re embracing a plant-based lifestyle, diving into gut-friendly foods, trying out intermittent fasting, or have just become obsessed with sustainable, local eats—dietary needs are always changing. And that’s exactly why food trends today are anything but boring. Gone are the days when “healthy” meant bland salads and steamed veggies. Now, we’ve got superfoods, anti-inflammatory diets, no-sugar trends, and so much more to choose from.
For food creators and food media brands, this great variety of dietary needs and food interests can be challenging. How do you develop recipes that serve all these different user needs?
That’s where SideChef’s RecipeAdapt comes in. Maybe they adore that new recipe you shared but want to make a small tweak—turn it into something vegetarian, gluten-free, or adjust it to fit their grocery budget.
Instead of losing their interest, you can give them exactly what they’re craving. With just a simple widget, any recipe can be reworked—no boring ingredient swaps here! The recipe is carefully analyzed to keep its delicious flavor intact, with adjustments to both ingredients and instructions that stay true to the original’s essence.
Cooking should be fun—not frustrating. You shouldn’t have to compromise on flavor, health, or your time. With SideChef, we’re all about empowering you to create dishes that match your lifestyle, preferences, and even mood—in real-time. So, the next time you’re craving something quick but still want to impress your taste buds, you’ll have the power to adjust a recipe, and make it yours—without the stress.
Here's how it works:
Using our AI technology, we analyze the recipe’s title, ingredients, and instructions. With all that input, we create a personalized recipe variant based on the user’s selected food preference.
In the demo video, you'll see how the ingredient 'Steak' is being substituted with 'Portobello Mushrooms' to make the recipe vegetarian, whilst adjusting a few more ingredients and the cooking instructions to ensure the flavor outcome closely matches the original recipe.
This widget can be seamlessly integrated into any recipe site, giving your visitors the ability to instantly customize your original recipe to suit their personal preferences. SideChef offers this technology in several flexible formats, including API access or white-label widgets that can be fully customized to match your brand’s unique style.
In this initial release, we’ve integrated RecipeAdapt within SideChef’s Shoppable Recipe Button, a feature already live on several CPG brand sites.
This shoppable button is a separate solution we offer in partnership with MikMak. Check it out on on Mizkan America's Bertolli Chicken Carbonara, or Ocean Spray's Cranberry Banana Bread.
Your Recipe Adapt can be combined within a shoppable button, or added to your site as a a stand alone widget.
With the rise of generative AI, the world of recipe customization just got a major upgrade. SideChef is making it easier than ever to transform any recipe. Just like that, you can switch ingredients and cooking steps without losing that delicious flavor you crave. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a newbie who burns toast every now and then (don’t worry, we’ve all been there), our AI is here to help you make your meals truly your own.
For this first version of RecipeAdapt, we provide the 5 most popular lifestyle changes, including low-budget, vegetarian and gluten-free. We’ll be adding more options soon.
If there’s a specific diet and food lifestyles you think would resonate with your audience, feel free to reach out and let us know—we’d love to hear your suggestions.
Contact our team for more info on how you can add Recipe Adapt to your recipe pages within your brand website.
We also have a RecipeAdapt one-pager ready for you to download and easily share within your team.
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